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Knee joint is one of the complex and largest joint in the body. It is a connection between the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). Fluid-filled sacs and number of bursae in the knee helps to move smoothly. If there is any types of disturbance occur on knee joint, then it can cause the knee joint pain. Knee joint pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problem from which people are suffering.

Ayurvedic prospective:

According to Ayurveda, our body is formed of five elements which contribute to form a three doshas or energies of body which are Vatta, Kapha and Pitta doshas. If there is imbalance between these doshas then it can cause impairment in body function. Among them weak digestion system leads into accumulation of toxic substances known as “Ama” in the colon (byproduct of waste material which is not excreted properly from the body). These toxic substances traversed via blood circulation to various parts of the body and starts accumulating to different sites such as joints, bones and muscles. The prolonged accumulation of these substances causes the inflammation on the sites resulting into the stiffness, swelling redness and joint pain. In knee joint pain, the toxic substances accumulate over the knee joint which cause knee joint pain.

1). Regular massage: Do regular massage with Dr. Ortho Ayurvedic oil for at least 10-15 minutes twice a day gently. Dr. Ortho oil easily penetrates easily into skin and become easily available for shrotas (blood vessels). Therefore, oil absorbs easily into blood and effectively works on targeted area and provides instant relief from joint pain. In this way, use of Ayurvedic oil give you an instantly soothing and calm effect. Dr. Ortho Oil is completely free from chemically produced substances and completely free from side effects.

2). Ayurvedic medicines: Ayurvedic medicines works in Ayurvedic way and help to relieve from aggravated doshas. You can use Dr.Ortho Ayurvedic capsules which contain herbs and natural Ayurvedic extract of Boswellia serrata, Commiphora mukul, Pluchea lanceolata, Trigonella foenumgracecum, Zingiber officinale, Withania somnifera, Purified asphaltam, Strychnos nux-vomica. These herbs help to reduce the accumulation of toxic substances from the body and allow to vata dosha to flow optimally throughout the body.

3). Eat seeds and nuts: Eat seeds and nuts as they are rich with protein, vitamins, essential nutrients and fatty acids which help to relieve from knee joint pain. Seeds and nuts also help to balance the vata doshas.

4). Reduce weight: If your BMI (Body Mass Index) is more than normal ratio then you should have to control your body weight. If you are obese or overweight then you can perform some exercises and yoga postures as per consultation with your physician or physiotherapist.

5). Diet: Use healthy diets which are enriched with vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Small amount of Fish oil can be used to relieve from knee pain as it is enriched with DHA and EPA which help to reduce inflammation of joint. Consult your Physician or Physiotherapist to find out a diet which helps you to relieve from knee pain.